In Parkinson's, the nerve cells or neurons in a brain region responsible for muscle movement and coordination deteriorate over time. Normally these cells produce a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine helps regulate such bodily functions as movement.
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First Generation Students. First generation College Students (FGCS) are usually defined as students whose parents have not graduated from a four-year college or university. They are often the first in their immediate families to earn a bachelorâs degree. It is estimated that nearly 30 percent of college students are FGCS. If you are a FGCS, you are not alone! In fact, it is estimated that nearly 30 percent of college students are FGCS.